Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology

Course Overview

Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology ( B.AOTT )

Bache lor of Anaesthe sia and Operation Theatre Technology (B.AOTT) is an undergraduate allied health sciences program that prepares students to assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals in operation theatres, intensive care units, and emergency departments. The course focuses on anesthesia techniques, operation theatre management , patient monitoring, infection control, and perioperative patient care.

Objectives of the Course

1. Develop knowledge of anesthesia equipment and techniques.
2. Train students in operation theatre procedures and management.
3. Teach patient monitoring during surgical procedures.
4. Develop skills in infection prevention and sterilization.
5. Prepare students for emergency and critical care support.
6. Promote ethical and professional healthcare practice.

Clinical Skills Acquired

Preparation of anesthesia machines
Airway management assistance
Monitoring vital signs during surgery
Handling anesthesia drugs under supervision
Surgical instrument preparation
Sterilization and aseptic techniques
Management of OT equipment
Emergency response procedures
Basic and advanced life support skills (BLS/ACLS)

Career Opportunities and Employment Areas

After graduation, candidates can explore a wide range of career opportunities in hospitals, operation theatres, intensive care units, emergency departments, and healthcare facilities. They can work as Anaesthesia Technologists, Operation Theatre Technologists, Anaesthesia Assistants, OT Technicians, Critical Care Technicians, ICU Technicians, Emergency and Trauma Care Technicians, Surgical Assistants, Sterilization Specialists, and Medical Equipment Specialists, contributing to patient care, surgical procedures, anaesthesia support, infection control, and the safe and efficient operation of medical equipment.

Graduates can find employment opportunities across a wide range of healthcare settings, including multi-specialty hospitals, government hospitals, medical colleges, trauma centres, critical care units, day care surgical centres, specialty clinics, and healthcare equipment companies. These workplaces offer opportunities to support surgical procedures, anaesthesia services, critical care, emergency care, sterilization, and the safe handling and maintenance of medical equipment.

Professional Roles and Responsibilities

Assist anaesthesiologists in preparing patients, anaesthesia equipment, medications, and monitoring systems before and during procedures.
Prepare and maintain the operation theatre, ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready for surgical procedures.
Monitor vital signs and assist in maintaining patient safety throughout surgical and anaesthesia procedures.
Support surgeons and the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting during procedures.
Follow strict infection-control protocols and ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and safe handling of surgical instruments.
Assist healthcare teams in emergency surgeries, critical care situations, and post-operative care while ensuring the safe functioning of medical equipment.

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First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester	Fifth Semester	Sixth Semester	Seventh & Eighth Semester
Introduction to Healthcare Delivery System in India	Medical Law and Ethics, Professionalism & Values, Principles of Management	Basic techniques of Anaesthesia	Advanced Anaesthesia Techniques	Specialized Anaesthesia 1	Specialized Anaesthesia 2	AOTI Internship (should contain six months of Anaesthesia, six months of surgery, and at least one month of each specialty)
Medical Terminology and Record keeping (including anatomical terms)	Basics of Biomedical sciences in surgery and Anaesthesia	Basics of Surgical procedures	Advanced Surgical Procedures	Specialized surgery 1	Specialized Surgery 2
Anatomy	Biochemistry & Haematology	CSSD & Manifold Area.	Basic Intensive Care	Recent Advances in Anaesthesia and Surgical fields	Specialized Anaesthesia & Surgery 3
Physiology	Pathology & Microbiology	Industrial orientation and Industrial Visit	Clinical Medicine & Related Management	Community Medicine & Environmental Sciences	Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Health Care Quality & Patient Safety	Basic Concepts in Pharmacology	Industrial orientation and Industrial Visit	Clinical Medicine & Related Management	Community Medicine & Environmental Sciences	Research Methodology and Biostatistics
	Basic computers and information Science, Communication and soft skills.